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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,550 and 20,209

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,550 and 20,209 is: 30,140.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,550 : 20,209 = 20,209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,550/20,209 = 20,209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,550x = 20,209 × 20,209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,550x = 408,403,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,403,681/13,550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,140.49

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